Respiratory Protections Medical Evaluations

The Wisconsin Respiratory Protections Medical Evaluations state-wide contract provides comprehensive medical evaluation services for state employees required to use respiratory protection equipment. Specifically, the contract covers medical assessments mandated by OSHA regulation 1910.134(e)(2)(i), which includes physician or licensed healthcare professional evaluations through medical questionnaires and initial medical examinations for fit testing. These services are designed to ensure that Department of Health Services (DHS) medical personnel can safely and effectively use respiratory protection equipment in compliance with federal occupational safety standards.

The contract is managed by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and was awarded in December 2020 to SSM Health Care of Wisconsin, Inc. and Dean Health Systems, Inc. d/b/a SSM Health Dean Medical Group. The initial contract term is three years with two optional one-year renewal periods, and has a total value of $625,000. As a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) contract, it includes strict HIPAA compliance requirements for handling protected health information. The vehicle covers medical evaluation services for state agencies within Wisconsin, focusing on respiratory protection medical assessments for government employees who require respiratory equipment as part of their job responsibilities.